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Our top choices for Timaru Central hotels

Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining
The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru

The Fort. Timaru
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Great place, close to town"
Australia
Steve
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
The Fort. Timaru
Studio | Balcony view
Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge

Panorama Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117)
"It was in a great location walking distance to restaurants and town"
Australia
Sue
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Panorama Motor Lodge
Front of property – evening/night
The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor

The Grosvenor
3.0 star property
Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (809)
"Fantastic staff, clean, big room, meals are excellent "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor
Garden
Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel

Anchor Motel
2.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (196)
"Its dog friendly which is fantastic and super handy to where i was working "
New Zealand
yvonne
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Anchor Motel
Executive Studio with Spa
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"A lovely, comfortable, spacious place to stay."
Australia
Debra
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
One Bedroom Unit
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 0.8 km from Timaru Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Very clean and staff so helpful and nice"
United States
jennifer
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge
Executive Studio | View from room
Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Coastal Ridge Apartments
3.5 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Good location for holiday in timaru, close to places we were visiting."
Australia
Michael
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel
2.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.2 km from Timaru Central
7.0 out of 10, Good, (102)
"The room was very clean and the staff/owners were excellent."
Australia
Janet
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Deluxe Studio Spa | Private kitchen
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Parkside, 1 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (266)
"Very spacious apartment, had everything you would need. Staff very helpful, and friendly. Loved our stay."
Australia
Anthony
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge
Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen
Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel

Cedar Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Kensington, 1.7 km from Timaru Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Great place to stay for short term"
United States
AYELEN
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Cedar Lodge Motel
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area
Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge

Bay City Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1 km from Timaru Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (66)
"Great place to stay, handy to everything "
New Zealand
Leanne
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Bay City Motor Lodge
WiFi, wheelchair access
Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel

Blue Dolphin Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.3 km from Timaru Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (158)
"Great place, good bang for your buck. We had a 2 story family room that was really comfortable. It's a bit on the older side, but in good shape! We really enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Marie
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Blue Dolphin Motel
Efficiency, Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Comfort Hotel Benvenue
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (165)
"A great spot for a stop over on the way home. "
Australia
Ange
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Benvenue
Garden
Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel

Phoenix Motel
4.0 star property
17.8 km from Timaru Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"The place to stay in temuka"
Australia
Steve
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Phoenix Motel
Front of property
Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel

Ashbury Park Motel
4.0 star property
Waimataitai, 2 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (292)
"Great wee place. Management were amazing "
United States
Ange
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Ashbury Park Motel
One Bedroom Family Unit with Kitchen
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
3.5 star property
Waimataitai, 1.6 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (250)
"It was a very short stay for us very happy with our accommodation. "
Australia
ANN
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru
Accessible Studio with Seaview
Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Lovely place "
Australia
Duncan
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Baywatch Motor Lodge
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen
Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel

Aspen on King Motel
4.5 star property
Parkside, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (549)
"Great clean room. Staff very curious and helpful "
Australia
Jo
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Aspen on King Motel
Superior House, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen
The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel

The Coast Motel
3.5 star property
Maori Hill, 1.1 km from Timaru Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (156)
"Nice hotel with and a good check-in. "
United States
Gloria
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
The Coast Motel
Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities
Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel

Northpark Motel
3.5 star property
Washdyke, 4.7 km from Timaru Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (67)
"Was a great place to stay, clean friendly the restaurant had amazing food"
Australia
Fleur
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Northpark Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Timaru Central

Find the best Timaru Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Parkside

While Parkside isn't home to many top sights, South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

Waimataitai

While visiting Waimataitai, you might make a stop by sights like Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach.

Timaru Port

While visiting Timaru Port, you might make a stop by sights like Caroline Bay Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Seaview

Though Seaview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Canterbury Museum and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Marchwiel

While Marchwiel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashbury Park and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden.

Top Timaru Central Hotel Reviews

Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great room brilliant staff member who helped with a lot of requests. "
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Harbour View Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Timaru Central like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Timaru's Timaru Central neighbourhood. Are you looking for Timaru Central travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's the best accommodation in Timaru Central?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Grosvenor is a highly ranked property in Timaru Central. This hotel offers a casino and a restaurant. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Panorama Motor Lodge.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Timaru Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Timaru Central.
What is there to do around this Timaru neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Timaru Central are South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Caroline Bay Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Timaru.
How can I get around Timaru Central and the greater Timaru area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Timaru Station.